Cursed By Fate

Carl surprised Laura with different types of gifts such as perfume , a new pair of heels and a bouquet of flowers and said to her “don’t you ever think I will ever forget your birthday, so don’t be ever sad like you were today at work ” .

” Who told you I was sad today at work??” Laura was surprised that he knew she was sad even when he was not there .

” You don’t need to know babe , just know that I’ve got my eyes on you always ” Carl said, grabbing her by the waist.

” ook ok , it’s fine if you don’t want to tell me and if I get to know that you have someone watching me at the office then the person is fired” Laura scoffed.

Carl laughed” don’t worry, I will make sure the person is careful that he or she won’t get caught by the almighty Laura ” he said jokingly .

” I’m feeling so oppressed right now ” Carolina said walking towards them holding a glass of wine.

” Why should you ?” Laura asked. ” I already told you to go get yourself a boyfriend but you refused”

” We both know the reason why I don’t want to have one yet ” Carolina replied.

“That’s actually not an excuse,” Laura said.

” Is there something I am missing here or is it girls talking? ” Carl asked .

” Yeah , it is babe,” Laura replied.

” Ok then, not interested in the conversation anymore since it’s girls talk “Carl said.

” Let’s go back to the party and you guys should stop playing the lovey dovey game here”. Carolina said .

“If we don’t play it here in my house , where should we go then ?” Laura asked with her hands wide open .

” You guys should at least wait till after the party” Carolina said and walked away.

Carl and Laura both laughed following the way Carolina Walked out on them .” She is being jealous right now” Laura said to Carl .

They both went back to the party, cut the cake and made a toast.

As the night wore on, Laura couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with emotion. She had never felt so loved and appreciated in her life even when her parents were alive.

Carl and Carolina had gone above and beyond to make her birthday special, and it meant everything to her. Laura don’t think she can wish for anything more .

As they danced and celebrated, Laura caught Carl’s eye and mouthed “thank you” to him. He smiled and nodded, and she could see the love and adoration in his eyes.

After a while, Carolina stood up and cleared her throat to get everyone’s attention. “I just wanted to say a few words,” she said, smiling at Laura.

“Laura, from the moment I met you, I knew you were special. And Carl, you’ve been an amazing partner in crime. Together, we’ve made Laura feel loved and supported, and that’s all that matters.”

The room erupted in applause and cheers, and Laura felt her heart swell with gratitude. She knew she had found her tribe, and she was so grateful to have them in her life.

As the party went down and people began to say their goodbyes, Laura hugged Carl and Carolina tightly. “Thank you both so much for tonight,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion. “I’ll never forget this birthday, and I’ll never forget how much you both mean to me.””

” I also look forward to celebrating many more birthdays together with you guys “.

“You don’t have to thank me Laura , what are friends for ” Carolina said .

” I have too Caro , there are a lot of friends out there who can’t do even half of what you have done for me ” Laura said .

” It’s nothing bestie,” Carolina said.

” And to this amazing being that fate had planted into my life ” Laura said facing Carl who was smiling and blushing ” I love you , and I will always love ” Laura promised.

” I will always love you too babe , I didn’t regret meeting you and I bless the day I found you my love ” Carl replied Laura .

Carl and Carolina smiled and hugged her back, and the three of them stood there for a moment, basking in the love and happiness that filled the room.

As they pulled back, Carl looked at Laura with a mischievous glint in his eye. “And one more surprise,” he said, pulling out a small box from behind him .

Laura had noticed he was holding something but she didn’t ask him what it was because she didn’t want to be forward.

Laura’s heart skipped a beat as he opened the box and revealed a beautiful silver two piece bracelet.. “I want this to be the symbol of the love we have for each other Laura ” he said, his voice trembling with emotion.NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

Laura thought he was about to bring out a proposal ring to propose to her , she was so scared not knowing it was just a two piece bracelet.

“Awww” Carolina exclaimed using her two hands to cover her mouth to keep her from screaming.

Laura collected the bracelet from Carl and looked at it closely, it’s a real silver bracelet.

Tears of joy streaming down her face, Laura nodded eagerly. “Yes, a million times yes! I want to forever be in love with you ” she exclaimed, as Carl wore the bracelet on her hand and she wore the other piece on his and they shared a kiss that left Carolina who was watching in the room cheering and applauding.

Laura couldn’t believe Carl could get them something that expensive because he is not even being paid well where he works. She can’t wait to throw the question at him because as a good girlfriend that she is , she needed to know how he did it.

They decided to start another round of the party to celebrate many more years ahead. ” I will go get us another bottle of wine” Carolina volunteered and dashed Into the kitchen immediately to get the wine ” .

” I love you so much Carl,” Laura said, looking Carl in the eyes.